Members of the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) are not need to have a work visa or work permit in order to work legally in Latvia. However, non-EEA citizens need both, and they can apply for both when applying for a long-stay visa.
A Long-Stay Visa D allows a person to enter Latvia for up to a year, although depending on the kind of national visa, which varies based on the job and qualifications of the foreign national, a work permit and/or residence permit may be required. Non-EEA nationals are required to apply for a tax number and social insurance in both situations. Work visas, often known as long-stay visas, are typically granted for a year, however they may be extended.
Individuals who are not citizens of the EU or the EEA may also apply for an EU Blue Card, which serves as a residency card and a work visa for highly qualified non-EU workers who want to live and work in the EU. In order to fulfill the requirements, you must:
After entering the Schengen Agreement, Estonia became a very attractive destination for immigrant workers from the Ukraine and other countries. For foreigners to work legally in Europe, they need to obtain a work permit. The entire team of experts at our recruitment agency in Europe shares this professional obligation. The work visa for Estonia, known as the “D” type, is valid for 365 days after it is issued. It permits unlimited travel within all EU countries and numerous entries and departures from the Schengen area, with a maximum stay of 90 days over a 180-day period.
In recent years, Lithuania has seen an increase in the number of job seekers entering the country. For EU nationals, the employment procedure in Lithuania is rather simple. Newcomers from non-EU countries must go through several processes, the most important being finding employment and securing a work permit or being assessed for labor market eligibility. After that, a foreign national can apply for a work visa or a resident permit.